Dzierzgoń

Dzierzgoń is a municipal center in Pomeranian Voivodeship that spreads along the Dzierzgoń River. The town sits between the larger centers of Malbork and Elbląg in a gently rolling river valley.

The Teutonic Knights established the area in 1247 by building a fortified castle called Neu Christburg along the river. This fortress became a strategic administrative center that shaped the region's development for centuries.

The name comes from the Pomesanians, a Baltic people who settled here during the Middle Ages. This early heritage shapes how locals understand their region today.

The town is easy to reach from nearby cities and has a small old town centered around Plac Wolności square. Visitors find a calm, manageable place that invites exploration of local architecture and the riverside.

After the Battle of Grunwald, King Władysław II Jagiełło used the castle briefly as a residence to receive delegations from nearby cities. This episode showed the town's political importance at a turning point in Polish history.

Location: Gmina Dzierzgoń

Website: http://dzierzgon.pl

GPS coordinates: 53.92333,19.35139

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30